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COVID-19 VIRUS HOTLINE: Information hotline for those who suspect they may have the coronavirus. Anyone experiencing symptoms should stay at home and dial 900 400 061 or 955 545 060 – and only call 112 in an emergency.

When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

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Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra! Tell your favourite establishments to post on DigameXtra to get next-day publicity!

Due to the new Curfew, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

This weekend is All Saints Day long weekend, and as All Saints Day is Nov 1st, it falls on a Sunday which will make this a “bridge holiday” where Monday is also a holiday.
Source: https://publicholidays.es/2020-dates/

Art Room Art & Ceramics Gallery:
I will be at Viveros Florena today for the weekly market with A3 prints of all my paintings. €20 each. 10.00am – 2.00pm.
Open by appointment every day from 11.00am – 7.00pm.
Original paintings, prints and paintographs by Mitch France, ceramics by Chris France.
Subject matter: Musicians, Morocco, abstract, Flamenco dancers, local scenes. Commissions considered.
To view all the work, for information on the artists and directions to the gallery go to: www.artroom-gallery.com
Maximum 4 people per visit, masks and social distancing obligatory and sanitiser available.
The galley is air-conditioned but is also well ventilated.
You can book an appointment through the website or contact Mitch: 616 891 473 (Whatsapp).
Email: mitchfranceart@hotmail.com
Facebook: mitchfranceart
Instagram: mitchfranceart
Twitter: mitchfranceart

At Chiringuito Paradise:
-Sat Oct 31st, 3pm. Juan Luis Pascual live.
-Sun Nov 1st, 3pm. Dany More
Algarrobo Costa. Tel 695 38 66 98 FB Page

Charity Benefit for the Artists Malagueno: Sunday Nov 1st.
Featuring Tati, “La Molineta” + Ascen la Flamenca + D’Flamenkura + Fran Alba. 2PM
Gran Cafe del Mar, Reservations: 664 25 30 35
La Laguna 68, Torre del Mar

Weekly Crochet /Knitting Group
Please NOTE new times
Calling all Ladies (& Gents if they so wish).
Do you Crochet? Would you like to learn? Do you fancy having coffee and chatting one morning whilst working?
We are a multilingual group of ladies that are meeting every week in Algarrobo Costa on Thursdays. All Virus Precautions are in place.
The group is well over 6/7 years old and would love new members to come along and join us. And if you really don’t fancy Crochet but like to Knit, well come along with that instead.
We will teach you either craft if you wish.
We will be meeting at Caffe Loppen on the Algarroba Costa front from around 11 am to 12 – 1pm ish this and every Thursday. Hope to see you there.
Need more information?
Email Polly – madpip at hotmail dot co dot uk

Services Wanted/Offered

Nik of all Trades: Services available for home, garden and office
Gardening – from weeding to landscaping, stonework (walls, paths, etc) a speciality. Transport and tools all provided by me, no job too small or too big as I have others to call on if required, from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Small construction/demolition jobs – walls, fencing, guttering, tiling etc. from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost – from 100€ per day per man or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost.
Check my website for examples of my work www.nikofalltrades.es
Email enquiries or for more information to nikash2 at hotmail dot com or just write that email address or web address down somewhere in case you may need me in the future! I am a Digame sponsor and so my contact info is available in the sponsors section below as well. There is also a contact form available on the website.
References/recommendations available from the UK and Spain
Based in Competa but can travel anywhere in Digameland. Quotations are completely free!

Coast Fm Gold: Want to be able to talk directly to your customers and clients?
Guess what they have been listening to and will continue to listen to……the Radio!
Coast Fm Gold has been available Online, as well as via Tunein, Google, Siri and Alexa throughout the crisis giving ’emergency announcements and telephone numbers’ and music, music, music!
Now it’s time to start up business’s again, and what a better way to let them know you have re-opened and are ready- A RADIO ADVERT! We reach all over the Axarquia- so we are local! Plus we reach around the world! We are the Eastern Costa Del Sols favourite Radio Station!
We are running ”special crisis” low advertising rates…ring us now on 691 934 626 or by email to studio@coastfmgold.com Website: http://coastfmgold.com/

Golden Leaves Funeral Plans:
Pre-planning your funeral is a thoughtful and responsible way to show you care about your family.
Funerals are no easy task. There are numerous considerations to factor in, including logistics, food and drink, casket purchase and burial grounds. A loved one’s death brings immense emotional strain to any family, and the question of financing and arrangements only exacerbates the stress.
Handling all of these challenges is difficult enough in one’s normal circumstances, but having to go through it while abroad is an enormous burden.
Golden Leaves Funeral Plans aims to support grieving families during these tumultuous times. Since our inception in 1984, we have partnered with a widespread network of funeral directors across the UK and Europe.
Purchasing a funeral plan with Golden Leaves enables you to plan, design and pay for your funeral services in advance.
As one of the leading providers of expat prepaid funeral plans in Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands, we make sure to adequately support your family in the time of greatest need.
If you are an expat family in need of prepaid funeral services please contact Ruth on phone or whats app + 34 693 715 718
Based in Javea/Alicante. Company Reg. No: 2935393
Email: Ruth.forder@goldenleaves.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Vetiver Spain in Sayalonga is now fully open!
We have started to receive clients but by appointment only. It is wonderful to finally be able to have visitors! We are of course following the legal guidelines regarding masks and social distancing.
The summer is a great time to plant Vetiver as this plant is indigenous to India. Vetiver loves the heat of summer to grow. Vetiver is often used as a wind barrier in the fall and winter months. Vetiver is the best plant to stabilise erosion prone locations before the first fall rains come. We have plenty of plants in stock for either pickup or delivery via the Spanish Correos.
It is always a great way to spend a day in the garden.
We also have Moringa seeds, Lemon Grass, Moringa seedlings and now our new product, Organic Moringa Powder. If you do not know the medicinal powers of Moringa you can check it out here. https://www.vetiverspain.org/moringa-oleifera-.html
This month we have some specials for both pickup and shipments.
Contact: David y Anna
www DOT vetiverspain DOT com
Email: info AT vetiverspain DOT com
Cell and WhatsApp: (34) 692 288 657

For Sale: Gas boiler. Approximately 2 years old Nechar gas boiler good working order €75 Ono or exchange for an exercise bike call or what’s app Jan on 646402668.

For Sale: ALSTAR astronomical telescope, various accessories
( e.g. lenses ), wooden tripod ( one leg a little bit wormy ).
Selling because we thought it would be nice to watch the stars in the campo but acutally simply not using. Price 30€
To be picked up / Torrox Campo area
Contact Anne : 685 247 505

For Sale: Bathroom Sink with marble surround. In perfect/as new condition, complete with tap unit and 2 substantial stainless steel supports. 120€ ONO. La Herradura, Nick, 609 706 210
Keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk

For Sale: Ready to Roll ! Honda XR 125. Registered 2007
Spanish Plates. 4 stroke engine , electric start.
Total Service. New Tyres. New seat cover. Just 15,738 k on clock
Two Year ITV exp October 2022. €1,650
BUYER to pay transfer
Please contact Patricia on 653 537 615 or email pbritsky@msn.com

For Sale: Revitive Circulation Booster – Advanced Performance
Excellent condition. Complete with box, full instructions and remote control. Help with sore tired legs and swollen ankles.
€80. Collect from Caleta de Velez. Jan, Tel. 658041079
janmaclean29@yahoo.co.uk

For Sale, 3 items:
-Jackery powerbar English Power connections €25
-WIFi on the go, Orange €25
-Electrical heater €25
All working perfectly.
Saskia, Torrox Costa Tlf 627684256
Vincedvvo @ Hotmail com (those are 2 “v”s, not a “W” -Ed.)

For Sale: Pet Cage. 56cm x 45cm x 50cm heavyweight galvanised Rosewood dog cage with plastic removable bottom liner. Easily folded down with spring clips. The perfect way to travel with your dog! 35€. Phone James in Competa.
0034 711008885
Or email mercman2018 at iCloud dot com
Meet-up in Competa or preferably at Torrox BP garage of Autovia.

Recommendations & Requests

Curfew Regarding Travelling: Friends arrive “Santander” Sat. 6.00pm and intend driving to Nerja through the night. Is it possible with the new curfew instructions? Derek, Nerja
delowe at hotmail .es

News & Articles

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Regional government plans to close Andalucía for the All Saints holiday weekend (Sat. Oct. 31 thru Mon. Nov. 2): The regional government has announced that it is planning to close Andalucía’s borders for this long All Saints holiday weekend. The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, said he was in favour of the measure in an interview on the Cope radio station on Tuesday morning, although he added that a final decision would be announced on Wednesday after hearing advice from his committee of experts. (I will post that info here, hopefully tomorrow, after the official announcement is released. -Ed.)
Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202010/27/regional-government-close-andalucia-20201027111112.html

Andalucía adds 54 deaths in a single day, the highest figure in the second wave of the coronavirus: {Translated from https://seville.abc.es} Andalucia registers 2,823 infections of Covid-19 and the number of hospitalized in the last 24 hours increases by 118. The Junta de Andalucía warns about the aggressive wave and the sharp increase in hospitalizations.
Day by day, Andalusia is approaching the peak of the first wave epidemic. The figures for the evolution of the curve invite pessimism. This Tuesday, three records were beaten in the second onslaught of the pandemic in the community: the volume of deaths, the number of infections on a Tuesday day and the accumulated number of hospitalized. This Tuesday there have been 54 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. This is the highest number of deaths in the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, according to updated data from the Andalusian Institute of Statistics and Cartography (IECA).
The increase in infections has once again subjected Andalusian hospitals to a tough stress test. In the last 24 hours, there have been reported 118 more hospitalizations, bringing the number of hospitalized patients to 2,262 today. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-coronavirus-andalucia-andalucia-suma-54-muertes-solo-cifra-mas-alta-segunda-coronavirus-202010271244_noticia.html

Scottish Parliament Approves New Five-Tier Lockdown Plan For Monday: The updated version of the five-tier framework includes new rules for pubs, bars and restaurants at each level- although the FM admitted that it may not please hospitality workers after several weeks of closures. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/27/breaking-news-scottish-parliament-approves-five-tier-lockdown-plan-for-monday/

Spain planning to hike taxes on rich and companies, Update: Spain plans to increase taxes on corporations and the wealthy to help fund greater spending on infrastructure and health and rebuild its pandemic-ravaged economy, according to the government’s draft budget for 2021 presented Tuesday.
If the hikes are approved, large business groups will pay more corporate tax through limitations on deductions involving dividends and capital gains obtained through subsidiaries. Tax will go up three percentage points for capital gains of €200,000 and over, and two points for wage and salary income of more than €300,000. The deal also sets a minimum tax rate of 15% for real estate investment trusts. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/economy_and_business/2020-10-27/spain-planning-tax-hikes-for-highest-earners-as-part-of-expansive-budget.html

Only risk groups and their partners have access to flu vaccination in Andalucia: {Translated from https://seville.abc.es} The shortage of doses in pharmacies prevents the rest of the population from getting it.
The measure of monopolizing the largest number of doses has caused shortages in pharmacies, so that at the moment the people who decided to get vaccinated on their own in the previous campaign by acquiring the vaccine cannot do so on this occasion, despite the repeated calls to the general population to get vaccinated against the flu.
Sources from the Ministry told ABC that the message is directed especially to the population at risk and reminded the rest of the population that the consequences of a flu contagion without being at risk are generally slight and that the risk of contagion of the flu this season is less precisely because of the prevention measures that are followed against the coronavirus with the use of a mask, respect for distance and continuous hand washing. Source with list of “Risk Groups”, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-solo-grupos-riesgo-y-convivientes-tienen-acceso-vacunacion-gripe-andalucia-202010271924_noticia.html

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Spain Coronavirus Data from Spain’s Ministerio de Sanidad, Official C-19 Pages:
https://www.mscbs.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov-China/situacionActual.htm
AND
https://cnecovid.isciii.es/covid19/

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot

Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231

Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 1767 Tuesday, Oct. 27th 2020

On October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

The content of this blog site comes from its subscribers/followers but is subject to editing and posting at the Editor’s discretion. The Editor is Naythan.

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Announcements

When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

What’s On

Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra! Tell your favourite establishments to post on DigameXtra to get next-day publicity!

Due to the new Curfew, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Live Music At Harmons Irish Bar- Elviria:
-Tuesday evenings 6-8pm live music on the terrace with Jai. Hope you can join us.
-Halloween Party 31 Oct 4pm. Live music by Simone Lisa. Please message me ASAP to reserve your table so we can get things right with the new restrictions ie group sizes.
Elviria 29604 Marbella. Tel +34 952 83 24 43 FB Page

Halloween Party at the Carlton Bar- El Faro: 31Oct, 8pm. Live music from “Dex Live”, fancy dress night, book tables.
29649 Mijas. Phone +34 659 55 44 11 FB Page

Halloween Party at Restaurant Kukko: Wed, Oct 28th, 7pm, €5.
Wednesday evenings by Seita & Friends continue as usual, except this week we are playing horrible music. Includes among other things Bandit Roope, Danny boy, Lady in Black and Sweet Poison cook. You should make a reservation in advance, because last time we sold out. Centro info + 34 203. 646 111 Welcome aboard!
Welcome to Seita & Friends’ Halloween Special on Wednesday from 19 p.m. on! Table reservations for diners +34 646 111 203. See you there! FB Page

Bar & Restaurante LIFE: Next weekend (30 Oct. to 1 November) SPECIAL OFFER: Pork Knuckle, Sauerkraut and Dumplings or Meat Loaf (Liver) with Eggs and roasted Potatoes.
It’s arranged by our well-known German Chef Frank Henkel.
It starts on Friday at 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m.
Sundays Live Music
Please reserve latest on Wednesday, Tel. +34 696 153 697.
We wish you a bon appetite!
Restaurant Life. Ctra. de Cadiz, km 193.7 Marbella FB Page

Hard Rock Cafe- Coming Events: All start 8pm
-Thurs 29Oct, Denice Daley Show (FlashTime lead singer)
-Thurs 5Nov, Adolfo Caiman & Alex Ël Zurdo”
-Thurs 12Nov, Jesus Palma
+34 952 05 97 00
Paseo del Muelle Uno, 1, 29016 Málaga. FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and near Oxford, UK.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
Our services include:
Regular runs between UK and Spain;
Transport of personal property from full house moves to vehicles down to small single items;
Courier Services;
Man & Van services;
Packing, including supply of packing materials;
UK Home shopping with UK delivery address;
Storage of property and vehicles in UK and Spain;
Any jobs in Western Europe and Scandinavia considered; and,
Fully Insured with Haulage, Goods In Transit and Public Liability policies.
If we can be of service please contact Steve & Gail. We are on Facebook and always available to chat through your needs and provide a free no obligation quote if required. FB-Link
UK: 0044 7868 435052
SPAIN: 0034 951 066 093
Email: archgroveservices@gmail.com Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.

SPW Construction Services: Professional high quality building service, fully qualified tradesmen to all trades.
Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains.
Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces. Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting.
Architect service, building licence applications.
Handyman service now available for those smaller jobs.
For free consultation and estimate contact us on 622 938 440
or email: scottparkwilson AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk
Scott/Arenas
Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday. Home Page and FB-Link

Wanted: Cleaning of Upholstery. I need the cleaning of upholstery on 6 dining table chairs. Does any Digamite know anyone who can do this. Torrox Costa
Contact: pamela.hill@hotmail.co.uk

Wanted: Taxi/pick up. Looking for a taxi/pick up from malaga airport to Canillas de Aceituno on Friday 30th at 12pm. Quotes and availability please contact Carl – call or whatsapp 656545671

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Ozark Electro Acoustic Tenor Guitar in mint condition.
Specifications: Solid cedar top, rosewood bottom and sides, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard with pearl dots, maple binding, natural satin finish, Fishman electronics with built-in tuner.
This sought after instrument is currently selling for well over 400.00 Euros (check it out). Absolute bargain at 210.00 Euros. (Some form of exchange possible).
Contact George, Maro. Mobile: 653 058 825.
Email: dobmick at hotmail dot co dot uk

For Sale, 2 items:
-Water timer 4 programmes /days/hours. 25ml inlet with with double tap outlet, €20
-15 litre backpack sprayer, €20
johnmac2601@gmail.com
John Mac, Benamocarra (near Velez Malaga)

For Sale, 3 items:
-Empty 12.5kg LPG gas bottles. 1 x Repsol, & 1 x Cepsa. 10 Euros each
-Portable 3 burner Gas hob. Itimat type LPG. I x large burner, 1 x medium burner, 1 x small burner. Complete with removable lid/cover, gas tube and regulator, instruction/data sheet. Unused, perfect condition/working order. 30 Euros or 40 Euros with empty gas bottle.
-Toilet seat raiser (10cm). Mobiclinic, plastic complete with clamps, instructions. Unused, perfect condition. 20 Euros.
Buyer collects; Stuart, Caleta De Velez Mobile; 609592766
Email: stuartlincombe@yahoo.co.uk

Wanted: TV 32″. Do you have a TV no longer needed?
I am looking for a flatscreen TV 32″
to hang on the wall. Max 50 € .
Please contact Kirsten. Torrox Pueblo. Thank you.
Email: khm4mail@gmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Pablo’s Restaurant, Torrox Costa: CLOSED FOR WINTER. See you in April. Thank you for your business, looking forward to a fresh start after the restrictions are removed, hopefully.
Near the beach at BLQ 80 (east side), Torrox Costa, next door to the Greek Casita Restaurant. Tel. 642 067 562

News & Articles

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Andalucía to announce new Covid-19 measures on Wednesday based on pandemic figures: The regional authority will keep an eye on figures over the next two days and will make new decisions on Wednesday, said Juanma Moreno after taking part in a meeting that prime minister Pedro Sánchez held with all regional presidents. The government in Andalucía would be “agile but not impulsive” said Moreno, adding that any decisions would be made based on the advice from the Junta’s technical-scientific committee. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202010/26/andalucia-announce-measures-wednesday-20201026135412.html

Spain’s COVID-19 state of emergency faces backlash: Opposition parties said that was too long, epidemiologists said the move may be too little too late, and some citizens balked at nightly curfews.
“The curfew doesn’t make much sense. Does the virus only infect people between 2300 and 0600? No,” said Marta Aragoneses, a 36-year old schoolteacher, enjoying a cigarette outside a cafe in Madrid’s historic La Latina neighbourhood.
Nearby, Mariano Moreno de Guerra, a pharmacist on his way to work, said what worried him was the length of the state of emergency and the powers it gave authorities.
“They are acquiring a taste for confining people and that could be dangerous. Extending it by six months is an absolute outrage. I see a lot of potential for abuse.” Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-spain/spains-covid-19-state-of-emergency-faces-backlash-idUSKBN27B1Q2?il=0

Curfew Causes Clash Between the Government and the Main Opposition Party: {Translated from https://seville.abc.es} The Executive of Pedro Sánchez rejects the condition of limiting the state of alarm to a duration of eight weeks, as had demanded PP leader Pablo Casado, and will officially request a six-month extension tomorrow, which will be voted on this week in the Congress of Deputies. Casado has asked for a time limit of eight weeks and that a “Plan B”, a legal alternative to constitutional exceptionality, be launched. Excerpt, translated from: https://sevilla.abc.es/espana/abci-casado-rechaza-estado-alarma-seis-meses-y-solo-apoyara-si-limita-ocho-semanas-202010261253_noticia.html

The Axarquía’s own Caminito del Rey is ready to welcome walkers: The highlight of the renewed El Saltillo walkway, which opened on Monday, is the new suspension bridge, among the three longest in Spain. The path, which runs along a gorge between the municipalities of Canillas de Aceituno and Sedella, is the latest part of the Gran Senda (Great Trail) circle of walking routes around the province. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202010/26/axarquia-caminito-ready-welcome-20201026151053.html

Experts Warn of Privacy Risks Caused by Link Previews in Messaging Apps: Cybersecurity researchers over the weekend disclosed new security risks associated with link previews in popular messaging apps that cause the services to leak IP addresses, expose links sent via end-to-end encrypted chats, and even unnecessarily download gigabytes of data stealthily in the background. (On mobile devices with limited data storage this last point could be a significant problem. -Ed.)
“Links shared in chats may contain private information intended only for the recipients,” researchers Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk said.
“This could be bills, contracts, medical records, or anything that may be confidential.”
“Apps that rely on servers to generate link previews may be violating the privacy of their users by sending links shared in a private chat to their servers.” Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2020/10/mobile-messaging-apps.html

Expats urged to help in frantic search for 21-year-old missing in Spain: Lilly Hutson has been missing for two weeks and was last seen on a boat with a man in Natzaret harbour, Valencia. Lilly is described as being 5’4? to 5’6? tall, of athletic build with blonde hair, brown eyes and a London accent.
Valencia Local Police can be contacted on 092.
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/26/expats-urged-to-help-in-frantic-search-for-21-year-old-missing-in-spain/

Nasa finds hidden pockets of water on the Moon in breakthrough for space exploration: The discover of pockets of water in Clavius crater raises hopes for exploration – and even habitation – of the Moon, as astronauts may not need to carry water with them.
The announcement was based on data from the airborne observatory Sofia, a modified 747 carrying a large telescope. Full article: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/moon-nasa-announcement-160551391.html?

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DigameXtra No. 1766 Monday, Oct. 26th 2020

On October 26, 2020October 25, 2020 By Naythan

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Phoenix Club Events: Trips
November
-6th – Gib €15 pp includes drivers tip – a few places left
-27th – Black Friday Nevada shopping Centre, Granada, €15 pp includes drivers tip
December
-3rd – Gib €15 pp includes drivers tip Christmas shopping (Thursday)
-8th – Mrs Miggins Christmas Sale of Christmas Cakes, mince pies, pastries, etc Orders taken now
-15th – Our donation of Christmas Gifts of toys for local children to La Cruz Roja – Please donate if you can, unwrapped gifts please. Thank you
-Christmas 2020
We are pleased to announce that we have a Christmas break after all. It is at the 4* Hotel Bahia in the very centre of Almunecar and all Covid 19 safety procedures are in place. It also has a Spa and indoor swimming pool. The dates are the 23rd – 27th December
The package includes:
4* hotel accommodation on a ½ board basis.
Gala Dinner on Christmas Eve
Gala Lunch on Christmas Day
Wine and water with meals
Coach Fare
Gratuities for driver and restaurant staff
Price? €260pp based on 2 sharing a double room
Deposit is 75€ non refundable, balance to be paid by Tuesday 17th November.
Pick ups
Torre del Mar bus station, Aldi bus stop, Caleta, Taxi Rank, Algarrobo Costa, Torrox, Nerja bus station and Maro.
Plenty to see in Almunecar from the 9th century San Miguel Castle, Parque del Majuelo Botanical Gardens, Roman Aqueduct to the Lori Sexi Bird Park with over 120 species of birds and of course the superb beaches.
January
-8th – Gib €15 pp includes drivers tip
–22nd – La Canada & Iceland €15pp
-We meet at La Vega bar and restaurant every Tuesday and you can find the bar just behind the Repsol garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe. During the crisis our times are 11.30 until 1pm until further notice.
-We are also collecting foodstuffs for the Spanish Red Cross on a weekly basis, so if you can add a couple of items to your weekly shop and bring it down to us, it would be very much appreciated. They really need baby food, nappies and foodstuffs such as rice, flour and pasta.
-We are selling off all our books and DVDs at 4 for €1. Come along and pick up a bargain on any Tuesday from 11.30 until 1pm
For bookings and information, please contact Gail on 951067723/626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information

This week at Potters Bar- Nerja:
-Monday: Free pool table and complimentary tapas from 7pm
-Tuesday: Potters famous pub quiz from 8pm. Great fun, food and prizes included.very popular pls book.
-Wednesday: Great live music between 7 and 9pm from Howie and Jo with all the popular favourites to sing a long to. Free tapas and a menu. Pls book.
-Thursday: An infornal and fun evening including pool, play your cards right and food!
-Friday: Full menu including great fish and chips served from 6pm. Pls book.
Potters week-ends: Happy hours from 4 till 8
-Saturday – the famous Potters BBQ, and the very popular sounds if Paul Locky between 2 and 4pm on our fabulous terrace. Bookings essential.
–Sunday: The Fantastic Dixieland Jazz Trio between 2pm and 4pm. This is a great afternoon of quality entertainment and Sunday lunch. If you have never enjoyed a Sunday at Potters Bar, then book, its a great Sunday out!
Tel: 685 435 767

Services Wanted/Offered

Malagalingo:
Come to speak Spanish in a fun and relaxed way
Don’t struggle with the Spanish language anymore.
– ONLINE Spanish lessons > in Zoom or Skype
– ONSITE Spanish lessons > in our OUTDOOR TERRACE
Conversational fun approach
In a small Group or Private one-to-one
On our **outdoor terrace**(onsite)
Simple to use technology (online)
Free registration and materials
Ample free parking
** Free trial lesson
Web: https://malagalingo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/malagalingo
Email: info@malagalingo.com
Tel./Whats: + (34) 650 479 493

CycleNerja: Bike rental and cycle hire in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana. Free Bike delivery and collection service is available anywhere in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana and the inland villages. Professional Carbon Race Bikes, 29er Mountain Bikes & Electric Mountain Bikes. Free delivery subject to a minimum rental value of 90,00 euros. Contact via https://cyclenerja.com/ Contact also located under our banner in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section every day.

Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
With an unrivaled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
Our full range of services includes
– Installations and Refurbs
– Wall & Floor tiling
– Full range of Plumbing work including radiators and underfloor heating
– Solar Installation
– Design & planning ideas to get the look you are after
– Electrical works
– Alter / Install walls, dropped ceilings and hang doors
– Plastering, woodwork and floor leveling
Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
https://www.facebook.com/hanningtons.kitchens.and.bathrooms/
Call us : 669 665 156
Email us : hanningtons.bathrooms@gmail.com

Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 30 years. Painting work undertaken. Inside and outside large or small. Furniture painted or sprayed. Kitchens cabinets, wardrobes doors any colour any surface. Check out the before and after photos all the furniture was spray painted.
Call for advice WhatsApp 680739577
Email: amandajosiah@hotmail.com
My contact details can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of the issue.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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BluCee Inmobiliaria:
We are friendly, honest and offer a bespoke service for all your property needs.
Winter sun rental in Torre del Mar!
Apartment Sierra 1 in Torre del Mar is available for long term rent this winter.
Available from beginning of November 2020 until end of April 2021. Can be rented for 3 to 6 months. Price per month is €700 per month plus electricity usage. Price includes internet and secure parking.
This lovely apartment has 2 bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large secure garden. Located near the hospital, within walking distance to the beach and El Ingenio shopping centre. A car is not necessary. Normally fully booked.
Please click the link for more details – Apartment Sierra 1
Not exactly what you are looking for. Thinking of renting out your property?
Contact us to discuss what we can do to help you, please get in touch.
info@blucee.com
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria.
For examples of our fantastic sales and holiday rental properties, please take a look at our website: www.BluCee.com
BluCee.com is a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day.

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Beige sofa adjustable headrests & reclining footstools with 2 matching chairs only 12 months old excellent condition Sofa 210 x 100 cms. Chairs 110 x 100 cms Price 250€
-2 seater lemon sofa very comfy 155 x 86 x 102cms Price 55€
-Natural wooden sideboard with new porcelain pumpkins knobs with bronze handles Width 195cms. Depth 40cms Height 85cms Price 150€
Contact Jackie/ Nerja 672170429
Info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale: Pre-owned Sofa. Danish design sofa for sale €450. Sofa in excellent used condition, buyer to collect from Valle Niza Playa, between Almayate and Benajarafe. Diane.
WhatsApp 00447720760459 or
email dkmdesign @ btinternet .com

For Sale: Coat, like new, size “S”, velor, lined inside with fear (artificially), black (different to the foto), washable. Looks much more nicer than the foto ! €30. Edwin in Competa,
boegero@gmx.de

For Sale, 3 items:
-Portable gas fire with bottle and trolley. Excellent condition. €45
-Portable aircon with remote control. Seldom used. €80
-Complete welding kit. Cevik K 160 = Type 5, new burning googles, pair of hide welding gloves, assorted rods and Swiss made adjustable sensitivity Optrel Solarmatic welding mask with spare lenses. Seldom used in very good condition. €95
Contact: neilthackrey@fastmail.es ; mobile: 697624771
All items to be picked up at the new Corumbela carpark as you exit the village going towards Arenas. Neil, Corumbela.

Wanted: Exercise bike. Looking for a 2nd hand exercise bike. Please call me 655722962 if you have one for sale.
Joanne, Competa

Recommendations & Requests

Wes Woodwork: I’d like to recommend Wes Woodwork. He carried out a job for us that proved to be not as straightforward as it looked. Never complained, kept us informed it would take a little longer due to the problems he encountered, and came back to make a minor adjustment, always with a smile and with good humour and patience. And on top of that, the work has transformed my room. Wes advertises on FB, not sure where else. But highly recommended. Valerie Fahey, El Morche, vjfahey0 AT gmail D0t com

News & Articles

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The Government decrees the state of alarm and wants to extend it until May 9: {Translated from seville.abc.es}
Updated: 25/10/2020 20:12h
The New Rules That Began Last Night
Pedro Sánchez has appeared at a press conference to explain the measures of the new state of alarm. It will be imposed curfew between eleven at night and six in the morning throughout the national territory, except the Canary Islands. In addition, the autonomous communities may define their entire territory or some areas. The idea of ??the Government, Sánchez explained, is to extend the state of alarm for 6 months, until May 9, 2021.
The BOE has already published the Royal Decree, so as the curfew goes into effect tonight (Sunday) from 23 pm to 6 am. It will be valid until November 9, but it may be extended for periods of 15 days, after the approval of the Congress of Deputies. Read its full content here. The main measures contained in the BOE are the following:
1. Limits the movement of people at night
As already mentioned, it limits free movement and mobility during the period between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. The Autonomous Communities may determine, within their territorial scope, that schedule and begin and end an hour earlier or later: that is, prevent mobility between 10 p.m. and 12 a.m. or between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.
Activities allowed
It will only be possible to circulate on the roads or spaces for public use during that time slot for:
a) Acquisition of medicines, health products and other essential goods.
b) Assistance to health centers, services and establishments.
c) Assistance to veterinary care centers for urgent reasons.
d) Compliance with labor, professional, obligations business, institutional or legal .
e) Return to the place of habitual residence after carrying out some of the activities foreseen in this section.
f) Assistance and care for the elderly, minors, dependents, people with disabilities or especially vulnerable people.
g) Due to force majeure or situation of need.
h) Any other activity of a similar nature, duly accredited.
i) Refueling at gas stations or service stations, when necessary to carry out the activities set forth in the preceding paragraphs.
2. Forbidden to enter and leave the communities
In general, the entry and exit is restricted of people from the territory of each autonomous community and each city with a Statute of Autonomy except for the exceptions that we will detail below. Yes, it will be possible to circulate in transit between communities for work reasons, studies, etc., which will be indicated below.
The restriction of the entry and exit of communities does not affect the border regime. In the event that it affects a territory with a land border with a third State, the delegated competent authority will notify the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation in advance.
In addition, the delegated authorities may limit the entry and exit of people in territorial areas that are geographically inferior in nature to a region or autonomous city, with the exceptions provided below.
Exceptions
Yes, you can go from one community to another to:
a) Attend health centers, services and establishments.
b) Compliance with labor, professional, business, institutional or legal obligations.
c) Attendance at university, teaching and educational centers, including nursery schools.
d) Return to the place of habitual or family residence.
e) Assistance and care for the elderly, minors, dependents, people with disabilities or especially vulnerable people.
f) Travel to financial and insurance entities or refueling stations in neighboring territories.
g) Required or urgent actions before public, judicial or notarial bodies.
h) Renewals of permits and official documentation, as well as other administrative procedures that cannot be postponed.
i) Taking exams or official tests that cannot be postponed.
j) Due to force majeure or need.
k) Any other activity of a similar nature, duly accredited.
3. Meetings of a maximum of six people
The size of groups of people in spaces of public use, both closed and outdoors, will be conditional on not exceeding the maximum number of six people, except in the case of cohabitants and without prejudice to the exceptions established in relation to dependencies, facilities and establishments open to the public .
The same goes for meetings in private spaces. In the case of groups that include both cohabiting and non-cohabiting people, the maximum number referred to in the preceding paragraph will be six people.
4. Manifestations: yes, if distance is guaranteed
Meetings in places of public transit and demonstrations carried out in exercise of the fundamental right regulated in article 21 of the Constitution may be limited, conditioned or prohibited when the prior communication presented by the promoters does not guarantee the personal distance necessary to prevent contagions
5. Places of worship
The regional governments will be in charge of limiting the permanence of people in places of worship setting the capacity for religious meetings, celebrations and gatherings, tending to the risk of transmission that may exist.
6. Flexilization and suspension of limitations
Each regional government may, in view of the evolution of the health, epidemiological, social, economic and mobility indicators, after notifying the Ministry of Health, modulate, make flexible and suspend the application of the prohibition to enter and leave the communities, the maximum limit of group meetings and the capacity and stay in places of worship.
7. Competences
Each Administration will retain the powers granted by current legislation, as well as the management of its services and its personnel, to adopt the measures it deems necessary, without prejudice to the provisions of the Royal Decree. The coordinating body is the Interterritorial Health Council.
8. Penalty regime
Failure to comply with the provisions of the royal decree or resistance to the orders of the competent authorities will be sanctioned in accordance with the laws, in the terms established in article 10 of Organic Law 4/1981, of June 1. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/espana/abci-estas-nuevas-medidas-estado-alarma-anunciadas-pedro-sanchez-202010251432_video.html

Andalucia prohibits meetings of more than six people both on the street and in homes: {Translated from seville.abc.es} The order has been published in an extraordinary BOJA this past Friday and will come into effect at 00:00 this Sunday.
The Junta de Andalucía orders the limitation of a maximum of six people for the development of any activity, whether of a family nature or on public roads.
The Andalusian Executive weeks ago made this recommendation that, starting this Sunday at 00:00, it will be an obligation for all territories that have restrictive measures, that is, the capitals of Seville, Jaén, Córdoba and Granada and some of their municipalities.
The publication of the BOJA extraordinary this past Friday night intends to adopt specific measures for the containment of Covid-19, both in localities where the restriction on the mobility of the population or part of it has been agreed, and in those in which have been established the measures of the BOJA of October 14, 2020.
One of the most prominent orders of this text has been the one concerning meetings of people, since they will be limited to six people, including cohabitants, unless there are more than six (I believe this allows cohabitating families of greater than 6 persons to gather at home. -Ed.). In other words, there may not be meetings of more than half a dozen people either on the street or at home.
This order will come into effect at 00:00 this Sunday, October 25.
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-junta-prohibe-reuniones-mas-seis-personas-tanto-calle-como-casas-202010241037_noticia.html

Bad News For the Future of Streaming and Torrenting Websites:
Global anti-piracy coalition Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment has obtained a DMCA subpoena requiring the Tonic domain registry to hand over all information it holds on a wide range of ‘pirate’ sites. These include torrent giant 1337x.to and streaming portal BS.to, which are good for 78 million visits per month. Veterans Kinox.to and Movie4K.to are among the remaining targets. Full story: https://torrentfreak.com/ace-obtains-dmca-subpoena-to-unmask-operators-of-major-pirate-sites-201025/

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Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
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DigameXtra No. 1765 Sunday, Oct. 25th 2020

On October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 By Naythan

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Philips Hot Air Fryer complete with recipe book. Perfect working order. 35 Euros. Contact George, Maro. Tel. Mobile: 653085825. Or Email: dobmick at Hotmail dot co dot uk.

For Sale: Secretaire desk with mirror cupboard. Beautiful secretaire desk with mirrored back upper case with matching wall shelf. Stands 210 cms tall, 68 cms wide 50cms deep. Top lifts off for transport. Excellent condition. 190€ ONO
La Herradura. Nick, 609 706 210
Keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk

For Sale: Pet Igloo. We bought this lovely pet igloo for my daughters dog last week.Just my luck it turns out that it is too small. It will be great for a cat or very small dog. It cost €27 and is for sale for €12. It is brand new and never been used. We are in Nerja but could meet nearby.
Contact brianpage60athotmail.com
or tel.(UK)07762111991

For Sale: Fridge Freezer. Two week old Samsung Combi Fridge Freezer, silver, model RB37J5025SA, 200 X 595. Cost E600.
€520 ONO. Full manufacturers guarantee.
Buyer collects from Nerja. Sylvia.
bevsylvia AT hotmail D0T com

Recommendations & Requests

Royal British Legion Nerja: Please can we say a Big Thanks to all the 14 walkers who took part in this years sponsored Poppy Walk we had a great time the weather was kind to us and so were everyone who sponsored the walkers haven’t got a final total yet but will tell everyone as soon as we have watch this space. The Poppy collecting Boxes are out in Bars and Shops in Torrox Nerja, la Herradura and Almunecar if you cannot find one call Dorothy Allen 643212944. We are also having a Remembrance Saturday to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal at the Chapel Bar in Nerja on Saturday 7th November at 2 o/c. Please support this worthy cause as all the Covid restrictions have made fund raising difficult. Dorothy Allen Poppy Appeal Organizer.
dorothyallenpl AT gmail d0T com

Reference for SPW Construction: Hello fellow Digamites. Just wanted to pass on a glowing reference for Scott and his team from SPW Construction, who I contacted having seen their ad in DigameXtra. Scott’s great team have done a lovely job fitting out our basement in Torre del Mar – plastering, painting, installing wardrobes and installing a bathroom. They resolved some problems left over from previous works,fitting these in to the schedule as well as the quoted works. Very reasonable price and clear accounting of costs. very friendly, hard working and responsive. Will definitely us them on the next phase of our work.
Kerry, Torre del Mar, kerry.mashford AT gmail d0T com
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Churches & Worship

EVANGELICAL CHURCH (services in English language)
Each Sunday at 11:00 am we meet for worship at the Christian meeting Hall in Calle Ros Alfe´rez 7. Torre Del Mar. (not far behind the Catholic Church) We are an Evangelical Church, bible believing Christian’s coming together for live worship, prayer, and sharing our faith. All who love Christ are welcome and all who want to know more about the Christian faith are equally welcome. The meetings are friendly, joyful, reverent and orderly. Our one united desire is to glorify God.
My name is Peter and below is my email address.
petcac @ gmail. com (no gaps)

Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King
God’s word reminds us that the gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. During this time of uncertainty, we know the kingdom of God will continue to advance. We intend to thrive as a church community and continue to help people find their way back to God.
We are open with limited places, so it is advisable to contact us before Sunday to reserve a place.
God Bless one and all.
Sunday Service 11.00am
Prayer Meetings are on Wednesdays at 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780.
Email: fojctk@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FOJCTK
Prayer Requests: ftk.prayer.request@gmail.com

El Puente Christian Fellowship – Sunday Service
El Puente Christian Fellowship is a loving, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ, who meet each Sunday at 11 am to worship The Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by one of the Elders or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria Puente Don Manuel, Cruce de Periana – 29713.
Full directions and further information can be found on our website www.evangelicalchurchelpuente.com

News & Articles

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BREAKING NEWS– Spanish Government to Declare a New State of Alarm this Sunday: Prime minister Pedro Sánchez has called ministers to an emergency cabinet meeting to approve the move after the leaders of ten regions called for a legal framework that would allow them to bring in harsher restrictions on movement in the light of the increase in cases of Covid-19.
By Saturday morning the Basque Country, Catalonia, Cantabria, Asturias, Extremadura, La Rioja, Navarra, Castilla-La Mancha and the region of Valencia, as well as the city of Melilla have all asked the prime minister to declare a state of alarm. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202010/24/spanish-government-declare-state-20201024195643.html

No escaping from Wales- UK police to enforce travel ban: A police force in England says it will try to stop people from leaving Wales, which has started a 17-day lockdown to slow a surging rate of coronavirus infections.
The Gloucestershire Constabulary will patrol routes from Wales and pull over drivers they believe are making long journeys. Travelers without a good excuse will be asked to turn around. If they don’t comply, officers will inform their Welsh counterparts so they can take action because Gloucestershire police don’t have the authority to fine people traveling from Wales, the department said. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-england-police-wales-europe-9bd5bde3d97d2b9ed3b465a2641e30b6

Defeat on protecting family rights of Britons returning from the EU:
While British people who move to live within the EU before December 31st 2020 are protected by the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, this doesn’t cover family reunification rights if they want to return to the UK. So if British people now living in the EU and married to an EU national want at some point to return to the UK, their EU spouse will be subject to the UK’s strict new immigration rules. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20201022/defeat-on-protecting-family-rights-of-britons-returning-from-the-eu

Spain Approves New Restrictions on Crypto Currencies: The new bill on Prevention and Fight Against Tax Fraud was approved by the Council of Ministers on October 13 and contains different initiatives to reduce tax fraud practices, among them, control over cryptocurrencies.
It has been incorporated into Law 7/2012 the obligation to report on holding and operating with virtual currencies, both located in Spain and abroad, if it affects Spanish taxpayers, in model 720 of declarations of assets and rights abroad. The Government “will require information on the balances and holders of the coins in custody. In addition, it establishes the obligation to provide information on the operations of acquisition, transmission, exchange, transfer, collections. Full story: https://spainsnews.com/this-is-the-new-regulation-on-cryptocurrencies-that-the-government-has-approved/

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
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Phone numbers for emergencies
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National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
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Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 1764 Saturday, Oct. 24th 2020

On October 24, 2020October 23, 2020 By Naythan

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Trapiche Market:
Trapiche market is a farmers’ and artisan market hosted at the beautiful Jardines del Trapiche venue. Gearing up for Christmas, it’s a great place to find unique gifts as well as your every day essentials.
Lots of stalls to discover, you will find old favourites, and new ones too!
The market is open from 9:30am-1:30pm every Tuesday
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 Km, 29718 Velez-Malaga.
There are stalls with honey, wine, oil and dried fruits from the local area; hand turned olive wood bowls and other items; natural worm fertiliser for the garden; hand-painted Andalucian tiles and ceramics; handmade cards and embroidered items that can be made to order; original artwork and photography; fresh fruit & veg; delicious cakes & artisan chocolates; wicker baskets for every occasion; upcycled furniture; handmade jewellery and more. We’re spoilt for choice! You can also support Axarquía Animal Rescue with their tombola and meet some of the animals available for adoption.
Why not get a haircut with Yolanda? View houses in your area, discuss property management or selling your house with BluCee. Visit Judy to have your clothes altered or commission new ones, she’s also selling cloth masks. Gonzalo is new this week, offering a professional translation and interpretation service, you’ll find him next to BluCee.
Facebook page link for Trapiche Market
We look forward to seeing you there, and if you’d like more information about having a stall at the market contact Anita at anitajjordan @ hotmail.com or phone +34 627 877 164

Dana & Gianni in concert: Dana & Gianni in concert, Saturday 24th October from 2.30 pm. Bio Beach Club, paseo marítimo El Morche ( Torrox). Good food, good music! Book your table: 657 364 594
on Instagram (dana10marzo@gmail.com)

Andy’s Beach Cabopino: The Revival Live Band, Sunday Oct 25th 4pm. Location- Cabopino 29604 Málaga FB Page

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For Sale: Portable gas fire in excellent working condition, 55 euros with gas bottle. Torrox Pueblo near Hotel Los Caracoles. Tel Alan on 603 146 693

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Spain heads toward another state of alarm: The Basque Country, Asturias, Extremadura and Melilla have already called on the government to implement the emergency measure, which will not necessarily involve a lockdown like the one in the spring. Government sources have confirmed that the executive is considering a state of alarm and that it would be used across Spain to different degrees. The regions would have greater powers to limit mobility in a bid to curb coronavirus infections. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-23/spain-heads-toward-another-state-of-alarm.html

Gilead’s Remdesivir (Veklury) Becomes First Virus Treatment to Win FDA Nod: The approval is based on a U.S. government-sponsored trial involving more than 1,000 hospitalized coronavirus patients that found that those who received the drug recovered about five days faster than those who got a placebo.
The drug hasn’t been proven to reduce deaths from Covid-19. In a World Health Organization trial, the medicine failed to reduce fatalities, according to preliminary results.
The company said in June that it will charge U.S. hospitals roughly $3,120 for most patients who need remdesivir. Full story: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-22/gilead-virus-therapy-remdesivir-gains-approval-from-fda

Why this could be the last time Spain turns back the clocks: Current convention has it that all of Europe changes its clocks back one hour during the night of the last Saturday in October and forward again on the last weekend of March.
The practice was introduced in the early 20th century as a way of making the most of the natural light and conserving fuel, but is considered by many to be obsolete.
The EU-wide discussion ties in with a campaign within Spain to move the clocks back an hour permanently, ending a Franco-era legacy that has been in place more than 75 years.
Spain (apart from the Canary Islands) has been running on standard Central European Time (CET) zone, since 1942, when Spanish dictator Francisco Franco supposedly turned the clocks forward in solidarity with his allies, Nazi Germany.
The change would make sense for Spain, which geographically lies further west than London, yet runs on the same time as the Serbian capital Belgrade, 2,500km (1,550 miles) to the east. Full story: https://www.thelocal.es/20201019/is-it-time-spain-turned-back-the-clock-forever

Ryanair to operate flights between Malaga and Valencia from 1 December: Flights will run three times a week between the two cities which are notoriously poorly connected. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202010/23/flights-valencia-start-from-20201023120143-v.html

Licences for horse-drawn carriages to be withdrawn in Marbella: The council has said that having horses in the area was incompatible with its pedestrianisation plans and that they were not as popular with tourists anymore. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202010/23/horse-drawn-carriage-licences-20201023120152-v.html

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DigameXtra No. 1763 Friday, Oct. 23rd 2020

On October 23, 2020October 22, 2020 By Naythan

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Casa Magel is having a special offer over Christmas ! :
3 nights, December 24th, 25th, 26th with B&B
Christmas eve dinner with wine
Christmas day traditional English 3 course late lunch with Cava, wine + free bar all day and all the bells & whistles associated with Christmas
Santas present for everyone.
Boxing day lunch
375€ for 2 sharing a double room
We will of course be running our normal specials over the next few months.
Spaces are limited on, first to book basis.
We follow the covid restrictions carefully and we have plenty of room for social distancing.
100€ deposit is required for booking but will be returned if the covid rules change.
Location: Valle De Abdalajis, Malaga
Sat Nav Co-ordinates 36.920529, -4.684685
CHECK IN TIME From 2:30pm
http://www.casamagel.com ; casamagel@yahoo.com
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Liquid Lunch Band on the beach: Mogador Beach Club, Torrox Costa, Sat 24th at 2100. We will also be joined by Sam Woodrow performing her amazing fire act. FB Page

The Groove Band: Sunday Oct 25th afternoon live music 4pm
Bua Garden Restaurant, Urbanizacion Casares Costa Golf 29690 Casares.
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Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar coming events & excursion:
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Open mornings only Monday to Thursday 10.00 till 13.00 and Fridays as usual 11.00 – 13.00For further information please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel. 952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org Web site: www.lux-mundi.org . We would also like to invite you to become a Friend of Lux Mundi, please call in the Centre for more information, and if you are already a Friend please call in to renew your card.
-Every Monday – Craft Group. Time 10.00 – 13.00 in the Centre. 5€ for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising.
-Every Monday –Knitting & Crochet Group. Time 10.30 to 13.00 in the Centre.
-Every Wednesday – Art Group. Time 10.00 – 13.00 at the Centre. 5€ for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising.
-Every Friday – Coffee Morning .We can now accept donations of household goods and clothes etc. Time 11.00 to 13.00.
-Monday 2nd November – The Centre will be closed for a Public Holiday.
-Monday 9th November – Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch, for those who are alone. You are welcome to join the group for support and friendship. The group also meets on the other Mondays of the month for coffee, walks, visits to places of interest, etc. Time 13.30 in the Centre.
-Thursday 18th November – Coach Excursion to Gibraltar. 14 Euros for Friends of Lux Mundi and 16 Euros for those without a Friends´card. Proceeds for fund raising. Departure times Puente don Manuel (Bar Mis Tapitas) 6.45, Algarrobo (Lidl) 7.15, Caleta (Vets) 7.20 and Torre Del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30. Depart Gibraltar15.30 approximately. PASSPORTS / I.D. REQUIRED.

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Greek House: Greek Casita restaurant in Torrox Costa! Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialties. Summer hours: Wednesday thru Sunday 19:00-23:00. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays. For reservation call telephone number 642585049. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits ( prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! https://la-casita-griega.business.site/

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale : Citroen C3 “Exclusive” 1.4 petrol “AUTOMATIC”
In superb condition and runs perfect. Year 2003, 118.000 km
Full option. 3.500 euros
Phone : 689 64 60 90 Patrick Torrox Costa

For Sale: Two Items.
– Used cane-type fencing. 4.8 metres long x 1.5 metres high, except for a very short section (6cms) at one end, where it’s about 1.4 metres high as a result of being cut to fit around a piece of metal fence post. In good condition overall, with fading for about half it’s height and the full length on one side, due to exposure to the sun on that side – see top right-hand photo. Can be installed either way up, so it’s ideal if you want a good quality fence at a cheap price or to double up on an existing thinner fence. €20.
-Used Ceiling Fan and Light. White with wicker-type of inlay on the fan blades, and an opaque white lampshade. Height approx. 31cms, Width approx.122cms, each blade approx. 58cms long.
In good overall condition apart from one blade, where some of the wicker has peeled off, – see top and bottom left photos, so perhaps best suited to a guest bedroom or property rental. Removed from ceiling when light fitting was replaced. €20
Buyer collects from Caleta de Velez
Contact Anne on anneconti1956@outlook.com
or 691 94 43 94

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Andalucia adds 44 new dead by coronavirus and links three days above 30 per day: {Translated from https://seville.abc.es}
Andalucia has returned to add this Thursday other 44 killed by coronavirus. This is the highest figure of the second wave of the pandemic, and the second time it has been recorded that number, which last took place the 13th of October. With these figures, the community takes three days in a row above 31 people dead each day and, only this week, has added 160 people who have died, bringing the total number of fatalities from the pandemic 2.286.
In addition, according to data from the department of Health and Families this Thursday, Andalucia has added 2.954 new infections. It is the second day in which the community is situated around three thousand new cases, which leaves the balance sheet total of cases in the community since the start of the pandemic in 104.189.
In addition, point out from Health, there have been 171 admissions to hospital, 18 of them in the ICU. Although it is not the highest figure of the second wave of the pandemic -a record that was recorded yesterday-yes, that is one of the highest amounts of the last few months. Source, Spanish.

Bars closed at 10 pm in Seville, Cordoba, Jaen and Granada and the mask always in the terraces: {Translated from https://seville.abc.es}
The Board has decided to adopt more restrictive measures in Sevilla, Jaén, Córdoba and Granada due to the “worrying” rise in infections by coronaviruses. Among the measures that has been announced is the closure of bars at 22.00 hours and the limitation of the capacity to 50 percent in the hospitality establishments both in the terraces and on the interior. The measures will begin 0.00 this Sunday, once published in the Official Bulletin of the Junta de Andalucía.
Among the measures adopted is also the extension of screening and restrictions that affect Granada, Sevilla, Jaen and Cordoba. The director has informed that he has requested that the TSJA to impose the restriction on night-time mobility, a curfew from 23.00 until 6.00 in the morning in Granada city and in thirty municipalities of its metropolitan area.
The extension of the restrictions is in Granada, Jaen, Cordoba and Sevilla where the reproduction coefficient is above 1, which means that each person is able to infect more than one person. Currently in Andalusia, the rate of incidence is 301,54 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, which is below the national average. The incidence of 907 cases in the city of Granada, from 466 in Jaen, Cordoba arrives at 387 and 340 cases in Seville.
The restoration of the use of the masks will be mandatory both in bar and in the terraces, it will only be possible to not use it while you’re eating. Also, the people who make sport in the open air should keep the mask up if you are with more people. In addition, it has requested the application of the curfew in Granada and in 30 municipalities of the province. Source, Spanish.

More Andalucian towns will carry out mass screenings: The situation in Andalusia has been labelled critical by local councillors. Four of the eight provinces reported their highest number of infected since the beginning of the second wave: Seville, Granada, Córdoba and Huelva.
For this reason, the Junta de Andalucía continues with its mass screenings and has announced the new locations that will have to undergo these tests:
-Seville: Capital, Castillo de las Guardas, Utrera, Badolatosa, Estepa, Gilena, Herrera, La Roda de Andalucía, Lora de Estepa and Marinaleda
-Córdoba: Capital, Aguilar de la Frontera
-Jaén: Capital, Baeza, Sierra de Segura, Quesada, Guarromán
-Malaga: Teba, Almáchar
-Almeria: Los Gallardos
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/22/breaking-news-more-andalucian-towns-will-carry-out-mass-screenings/

New covid restrictions have come into effect in the Region of Murcia: In new measures, which began yesterday, Wednesday, October 21, to stop the spread of covid across the region, the Murcian health authority has introduced stricter safety measures and upped restrictions across twelve municipalities and several residential districts of the cities of Murcia and Cartagena. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/22/new-covid-restrictions-have-come-into-effect-in-the-region-of-murcia/

Adverts Coming To WhatsApp: Facebook Inc. on Thursday said its WhatsApp messaging app would start to offer in-app purchases (ads to buy items) and hosting services (ads to buy cloud based services), as it moves to boost revenue from the app while knitting together e-commerce infrastructure across the company. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-facebook-whatsapp-ecommerce-idUSKBN2771W9

Alcohol-free Guinness Arrives Next Week: Diageo has unveiled an alcohol-free Guinness stout that will be rolled out in the UK next week. The beer, which was made at Guinness’ St James Gate brewery in Dublin, comes in at 0.0% ABV, contains 16 calories per 100ml, and will be rolled out in the UK from 26 October. A full 440ml can contains just over 70 calories, and carry a recommended retail price of between £3.50 and £4.50 for a pack of four. It is a de-alcoholised beer, where the alcohol is removed through a cold filtration method. Full article: https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/10/diageo-launches-alcohol-free-guinness/

Breaking News – President of Valencian Community confirms curfew: President of the Valencian Community, Sr. Ximo Puig, has just announced that a curfew will be established in this community in the following days. The curfew will be applied from midnight each evening until 6 am each day until December 9. Source: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/22/breaking-news-president-of-valencian-community-confirms-curfew/

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
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DigameXtra No. 1762 Thursday, Oct. 22nd 2020

On October 22, 2020October 21, 2020 By Naythan

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Bandits on the Beach: Hi folks, The Bandits will be playing live at Chiringuito El Tropy on the beach in Caleta, to the left of the Marina and the boat yard, this coming Saturday 24th October from 1.00pm.
As dancing is now not allowed we will be playing a more subdued set so that you don’t get too excited and break the rules, but it should be a great afternoon, right on the beach.
To reserve your table, highly recommended as table are now limited, call 653 629 841. Hope to see you there.
Rod & Mitch, The Bandits

Live Music with Alex & Bernd & Alfred: Friday 23Oct 15:30.
Restaurante Feroche, Paseo Maritimo, Torrox Costa
+34 658 14 59 50

Duo Golden Cuba: Sat 24OCT 3:30pm.
Chiringuito Paradise, Algarrobo Costa. +34 695 38 66 98
Urbanización Centro Internacional 29793 Algarrobo FB Page

Adriana Rogan show: Sunday Oct 25th 3pm.
Restaurante Los Naranjos, Alcaucin, Tel. 619 390 146 FB Page

Halloween Party: The Mogador Beach Club El Barco
Saturday 31OCT. 4pm till late, DJ Steve Altman, Free shots on entry, BBQ & bonfire, best costume prize, family friendly.
Carretera del Penoncillo, Torrox Costa. Resv- 951 55 10 79 FB Page

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For Sale, 3 items:
-IPTV set top box MAG 322W1. With HDMI cable, power cable, power adapter and remote control. Hardly used. Surplus to requirements due to change of internet provider. €40
-Modern Wall clock. John Lewis Newgate pantry wall clock. Acrylic grey case with soft rubber finish. Glass lens and green hands €15
-Face Masks. Disposable three layer face masks. 2 x 30 packs. €6.50 per pack or €12
Contact Lynda / Paul on 07572 458501 or email lynda.shepley@icloud.com ; Torrox Park.

For Sale: King sized bed 200 x 180 cm originally purchased from Muebles Pirámides puerto in Caleta. In very good condition €100 For collection in Cómpeta. We will assist with transfer. Brian .
Email: Brian.quinn@outlook.ie or 00353872598089

For Sale, as lot: Ten pairs ladies shoes. Good quality soft leather. Sizes 5/6. Only €15 for the lot. Casabermeja/Colmenar. Sue: 637163461.

For Sale: Pine drawers for sale two sets each have 6 drawers capable of taking A4 paper on castors for easy movement
34cm wide x 38cm deep x 65cm high
€20 Nerja
michaelkelly5 at talktalk dot net

For Sale: Bed base and mattress. I have these 1.90×1.50 bed articles in good shape. Base is perfect, strong and with 8 legs. Ergolatex mattress with slight signs of use but very comfortable, . If anyone is interested I am selling for 28 euros both. They go together.
Collect at Torrox Costa (Beach Club).
Contact: jessleni@hotmail.com or 666074664

Recommendations & Requests

Repair of FAGOR Innovation Induction Hob: Can anyone assist please.I am looking for a a person /company to repair a 4 burner Fagor Innovation Induction hob. Please contact Kevin at Telephone / WhatsApp 634328089
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New restrictions to fight Covid following spike in Andalucian town Albox, in the province of Almeria: The new restrictions, which will effect almost 11,700 people, will come into place from midnight tomorrow, Thursday, October 22. Read the full deails: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/21/new-restrictions-to-fight-covid-following-spike-in-andalucian-town/

Spanish Politics- At The No-Confidence Debate: Spain’s PM urges opposition PP “not to fall into the abyss of the far right”. Far right Vox Party leader Santiago Abascal, and Ignacio Garriga, a Vox lawmaker for Barcelona, launched blistering attacks against a government that was variously described as “social-communist,” “criminal,” “illegitimate,” “unconstitutional,” “totalitarian,” “miserable,” “negligent,” “immoral,” “a mafia” and “wasteful,” among other epithets.
The no-confidence motion has little hope of securing congressional approval, as Vox holds just 52 seats in the 350-strong lower house of parliament and no other party has expressed open support for the initiative. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-10-21/at-no-confidence-debate-spains-pm-urges-opposition-pp-not-to-fall-into-the-abyss-of-the-far-right.html

COMPUTER ALERT: Google’s Chrome Web-Browser Under Active Attacks- Update Chrome Now: If you are using Google Chrome browser on your Windows, Mac, or Linux computers, you need to update your web browsing software immediately to the latest version Google released earlier today.
Google released Chrome version 86.0.4240.111 today to patch several security high-severity issues, including a zero-day vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild by attackers to hijack targeted computers.
Users are recommended to manually trigger the update process by going to “Settings > Help > About Google Chrome” from the menu. A new window will open to notify you it is updating, or it will say you are already up to date.
Full story: https://thehackernews.com/2020/10/chrome-zeroday-attacks.html

European Premier League: Liverpool and Manchester United are in talks about a bombshell plot involving Europe’s biggest football clubs to join a new FIFA-backed tournament that would reshape the sport’s global landscape. Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Tottenham are also candidates to join a new European Premier League, which is backed by a $6 billion (£4.6 billion) financing package. Full article: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12109174/european-premier-league-liverpool-and-manchester-united-in-talks-for-fifa-backed-tournament

Youtube Downloaders: Every day millions of people use YouTube rippers, tools that are often used to illegally download music and videos for free. Music industry insiders are sounding the alarm about this piracy threat. It’s no secret that the music industry sees stream-ripping as today’s single biggest piracy threat. Full article:
https://torrentfreak.com/theres-a-hidden-proxy-war-between-youtube-and-stream-rippers-201020/

Breathable Bacon facemask promises a ‘sizzling rasher’ experience: Created by US-based Hormel Foods, the Black Label Breathable Bacon facemask features the ‘latest in pork-scented technology’ with two-ply multi-fiber cloth to give the wearer the experience of smelling a ‘sizzling rasher’ while they protect themselves from coronavirus. PHOTO:Hormel Foods. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/21/breathable-bacon-facemask-promises-a-sizzling-rasher-experience/

How foreigners in Spain can get grants for home improvements: What kind of home improvements can I get a grant for?
-For energy efficiency reasons
-For conservation, safety and access reasons
-For urban/rural renovation or renewal reasons
In terms of energy efficiency grants, these include covering the cost of heating and air conditioning, new windows, home insulation, electrical installations and sound proofing.
For conservation, safety and access reasons, it can be understood as being grants for renovation needed to improve the standards of living for residents of a dwelling ie a lift or wheelchair ramp in a building where there are elderly residents.
For urban/rural renovation or renewal reasons, the government states that it includes financing for “rehabilitation work of residential buildings and individual dwellings, as well as works for the urbanisation of adjacent public spaces and construction of buildings and dwellings that replace others that have previously been demolished in the same area”.
This means that whoever buys a derelict building in Spain can get a grant for its renovation.
Foreign nationals can apply for a grant if they “are legally resident in Spain”.
This means that non-resident second home owners in Spain cannot apply.
What other requirements are there?
Home owners in Spain with or without a mortgage can apply, as can renters (although this should only be done if the landlord agrees).
Most property types are eligible, from detached to terraced houses and also houses in residential communities.
If you live in a building with other flats, it’s worth noting that housing communities can make joint requests for grants for blocks of flats or apartments.
For an entire building to be eligible, at least 50 percent of the properties must be first homes and not short-term holiday lets. The same applies to individual grant applications – the property must be your primary residence for at least one year before applying.
Another requirement is that the property has to have been built and finished before 1996.
Home improvements on individual properties can’t take longer than 12 months once your municipality has issued the licence.
For blocks of flat the deadline is extended to 16 months or 18 months if they’re made up of more than 40 properties.
The company or builder must supply a legal invoice for the project to be eligible for a grant.
How much money can the grant be worth?
If it’s a house, the highest grant amount is €12,000, or 40 percent of the cost. For flats or apartments, the grant limit is €8,000.
If the grant is for a blocks of flats the amount is usually determined by the number of flats but still generally can’t surpass 40 percent of the total cost.
Up to €1,000 extra can be requested for improvements to properties that are registered as being of “cultural interest”.
Some regions also offer grants of up to 25 percent of the total renovation price for those under 35, especially in municipalities with fewer than 5,000 inhabitants that are looking for young residents.
However, the grant can cover 75 percent of the cost for applicants with very low incomes (lower than 3 times the IPREM indicator) or when the project is to improve access for disabled or elderly people (65 years old and over).
How do I apply for a grant?
Each region decides the process for applying for home improvement grants, so your first port of call should be their regional website. Look for information on “convocatorias” (grant application announcements) and their deadlines. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20201020/explained-how-foreigners-in-spain-can-get-grants-for-home-improvements

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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DigameXtra No. 1761 Wednesday, Oct. 21st 2020

On October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 By Naythan

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Look for showers for the next 2 days: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/nerja/302197/daily-weather-forecast/302197

Paul Hayes show: Friday 23 Oct at 8:30pm. Bar Amsterdam, Torrox Costa. Lovely friends of Bar Amsterdam! Because of your great support we can celebrate our 1st. Anniversary! Many many thanks for that!
From 21-24 October it’s gonna be ‘PARTYTIME’!
Take a look at our event calendar and come to the bar to celebrate with us! See you all the coming days!
Oct 22- DJ Worzel
Oct 24- Sweet Sarah Sound
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Hiking routes return in Almunecar: The Community Sports Centre of Almunecar returns with it’s Hiking program on Sunday, October 25, after cancelling events for seven months since the pandemic began. People interested in participating on any of the routes can register at the community offices, located in the Francisco Bonet stadium, from 9am to 2pm and from 5pm to 10pm. The price per route is just €12. Departures will take place at 7.30 am from the Almuñécar bus station.
-The first hiking route will be through the region of La Alpujarra in Granada, on a six-hour route, rated at moderate difficulty.
-The second hike will be Sunday, November 8. It will start and end in Jeres del Marquesado. The difficulty of this route is rated medium and will be six hours.
-For Sunday, November 22, the proposed hike will take you on a visit to the Castañar de Paterna. This route also has a medium difficulty rating. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/20/hiking-routes-return-in-almunecar/

Weekly Crochet /Knitting Group: Calling all Ladies (& Gents if they so wish). Do you Crochet? Would you like to learn? Do you fancy having coffee and chatting one morning whilst working?
We are a multilingual group of ladies that are meeting every week in Algarrobo Costa on Thursdays. The group is well over 6/7 years old and would love new members to come along and join us. And if you really don’t fancy Crochet but like to Knit, well come along with that instead. We will teach you either craft if you wish.
We will be meeting at Caffe Loppen on the Algarroba Costa front from around 10-10.30 ish to 12 – 1pm ish this and every Thursday. Hope to see you there. Need more information?
Email Polly – madpip at hotmail dot co dot uk

Services Wanted/Offered

Nik of all Trades: Services Available for home, garden and office.
Gardening – from weeding to landscaping, stonework (walls, paths, etc) a speciality. Transport and tools all provided by me, no job too small or too big as I have others to call on if required, from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Small construction/demolition jobs – walls, fencing, guttering, tiling etc. from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost – from 100€ per day per man or fixed price quote if you prefer.
There will be no summer break this year and I will be available throughout August.
Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost
Check my website for examples of my work www.nikofalltrades.es
Email enquiries or for more information to nikash2 at hotmail dot com or just write that email address or web address down somewhere in case you may need me in the future! I am a Digame sponsor and so my contact info is available in the sponsors section below as well. There is also a contact form available on the website.
References/recommendations available from the UK and Spain
Based in Competa but can travel anywhere in Digameland. Quotations are completely free.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Lovely 2 seater sofa lemon color. Measurements width 155 x 86cms Price 75€
-Lovely natural wood square coffeee table with 2 drawers Measurements 90 x 90 x 63cms Price 60€
-Lovely narrow solid pine display unit with drawers Measurements 53 x 36 x 198cms Price 95€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale: Double sofa bed 45 €. Good quality and very sturdy. In excellent as-new condition, 205 cm long 96 cm wide. To be collected from Caleta (Will need 2 strong men!)
Please call Sharon / Greta 645025532

For Sale, 2 items:
-Becken Juicer. Excellent condition. Retails online for 73 Euros. Special price of 25 Euros. Available for pickup only in Nerja.
-Dresser-top mirror. Needs some minor repair to backing. 10 Euros.
All proceeds go to Costa Animal Society.
WhatsApp Valerie at 652 041 648

For Sale, 2 items:
-Ecron DeHumidifier good condition 20 euros
-Rocktrail cooler box with electric connector for car. 10 euros.
More pics on request.
Dennis, Canillas de Albaida 675071766.

For Sale: Rustic bathroom cabinet, with marble top and full size illuminated mirror. Only 45 euros. Pick up in Torrox Campo. More pics on request. Intel. Bob, bobnoletATgmail.com or 0031622911037.

Recommendations & Requests

Art: Just got these 3 fab framed prints from local artist Mitch France. If you’re looking for something different he has a website (link below) and a gallery (by appt. only) just outside Canillas de Albaida. Great guy and terrific artist. http://www.artroom-gallery.com
Dave, Competa, tisdavesmith AT gmail d0T com

Furniture Restorer Wanted: Are you or do you know of a Furniture Restore who could bring this rather tired table top back to life?
If so, please oblige by responding to George, Maro. Mobile: 653 058 825 Email: dobmick at Hotmail dot co dot uk.

MS Bespoke Joinery: Looking for a professional to redo the work surface of our kitchen, we immediately thought of Digamextra and came across an ad published by a gentleman named Mick Storey. He stipulated that he was a first and foremost a cabinet maker, but that no job was too small. In the end, he redid our kitchen countertop to perfection. We then thought that he might be able to build two bedside tables that we sorely needed. We gave Mick the description of what we wanted, he took the measurements and a few days later we had the most beautiful tables, which went well beyond our expectations.
We, therefore, can’t recommend Mick enough: he is friendly, discreet, talented, and to his own self-admission, a perfectionist.
Paul and Veronique Engel-Auzon, puchkauzon1 AT gmail D0t com in Competa.
You can reach Mick Storey on: 696161951

News & Articles

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Spencer Davis has died, aged 81: The multi-instrumentalist and founder of The Spencer Davis Group passed away in hospital yesterday (October 19) while being treated for pneumonia, his agent Bob Birk told the BBC.
Davis formed The Spencer Davis Group in Birmingham in 1963 with Steve Winwood (organ/vocals), Muff Winwood (bass) and Pete York (drums). The band, who originally went by the name The Rhythm & Blues Quartet, became renowned for such hits as ‘Keep On Running’ (a cover of a song written by Jackie Edwards), ‘Gimme Some Lovin” and ‘I’m A Man’.
The Spencer Davis Group were part of the “British Invasion” of the 1960s in the US, and toured with the likes of The Who and The Rolling Stones.
The Winwood brothers left the group in 1967 — Steve to form Traffic; Muff to become a successful record executive — and the band wound down in July 1969 (although they briefly reformed from 1973-74) with Davis moving to the US the following year to pursue a solo career. Full article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/spencer-davis-has-died-aged-81-the-spencer-davis-group-2792554?amp

Spanish government considering nationwide state of alarm to implement a curfew: The Spanish government is considering introducing a nighttime curfew across the whole of the country, in a bid to bring down coronavirus infections. The executive believes, however, that it would need to do so under a state of alarm given that there is no other option that would give it the legal framework to limit a fundamental right such as that of movement in this way. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-20/spanish-government-considering-using-nationwide-state-of-alarm-to-implement-a-curfew.html

Madrid Asks Government to Declare a Curfew: The Councillor of the Community of Madrid, Enrique Ruiz Escudero, is pursuing plans for the government to implement a curfew to stop surging coronavirus infections. “For that [to decree a curfew] you have to have legal coverage that the Community of Madrid does not have, it would have to be a decision made by the government of Spain,” he said. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/20/breaking-news-madrid-asks-government-to-declare-a-curfew/

Excess deaths in second wave- 11,000 deaths since July: Statistics in Spain show 11,000 excess deaths during the second wave of the coronavirus, compared with the same period last year.
Since these are deaths from all causes, the difference between the observed and the expected death count since July, using data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) based on civil registry records, could be partly explained by the summer heat.
But the Carlos III public health institute, which runs a mortality monitoring system called MoMo, has only categorized 1,959 deaths as caused by heat this year, the same number as last year.
Full story: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-20/excess-deaths-in-second-wave-11000-victims-since-july.html

Greater Manchester to be forced into Tier 3 lockdown with pubs to shut for 28 days: A Tier 3 lockdown will now be imposed on the region after Tory ministers walked out on talks in a row over just £5m – as mayor Andy Burnham acucsed them of “playing poker with people’s lives”. As with other Tier 3 areas, all pubs and bars will have to close for at least 28 days unless serving substantial meals. Indoor or garden gatherings between multiple households will be banned and residents will be advised against travel.
On top of usual Tier 3 rules, betting shops, casinos, bingo halls, adult gaming centres, and soft play areas must also shut in Greater Manchester. Full article: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/breaking-greater-manchester-forced-tier-22876230

Spike in coronavirus cases in Italy has led to new restrictions: The announcement has given local mayors the power to close public areas after 9pm with restaurant opening times and group sizes also being tightened.
Bars and restaurants must close at midnight and after 6pm, only table service will be allowed, with maximum group sizes being six.
Starting times at schools will be later and more distance-learning will be encouraged, although these will mainly affect older pupils in high schools.
Conferences and local festivals have been suspended and amateur contact sports will be stopped. Gyms and swimming pools have seven days to adapt to the new protocols. Full article:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/10/18/spike-in-coronavirus-cases-in-italy-has-led-to-new-restrictions/

German Alpine region goes into lockdown: An Alpine area of southern Germany has gone into a new lockdown, the first part of the country to do so since the first Covid peak earlier this year. The 105,000 people of Berchtesgadener Land, bordering Austria, will only be allowed to leave home for essential reasons for the next two weeks. PHOTO:GettyImages. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54618827

What you need to know about Spain’s new car subsidies scheme:
A scheme to boost sales of low-emission vehicles comes into force this week. Here’s what you need to know about Plan Renove 2020. The measures include large incentives to trade in older vehicles for less polluting motors and come into force on October 20th. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20200618/what-you-need-to-know-about-spains-new-car-subsidies-scheme

If your device is comprimised, no anti-malware apps or amount of encryption will prevent snooping or data theft: A Windows-based remote access Trojan believed to be designed by Pakistani hacker groups to infiltrate computers and steal users’ data has resurfaced after a two-year span with retooled capabilities to target Android and macOS devices. It has been an uninterupted problem in Windows.
According to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, the malware dubbed “GravityRAT” now masquerades as legitimate Android and macOS apps to capture device data, contact lists, e-mail addresses, and call and text logs and transmit them to an attacker-controlled server. BOTTOM LINE- If you put it on the Internet, including the “Cloud” and Messaging App conversations, you should consider it public. Full story: https://thehackernews.com/2020/10/windows-gravityrat-malware-now-also.html

The Takedown of Big-Tech Begins: What would you do if Fakebook and all the free social media become paid subscription services? Or if they become geo-restricted, limited to the country you’re in, or even EU only? Is it possible FB users in Spain could be blocked from seeing the UK version post Brexit? The best solution is to have your own website. Share the link with all your contacts. You can set it up so only your invited visitors can view it, where they can comment on your posts. You can even have a realtime text-chat box on your site for live conversations. Then you don’t need FakeBook, Twits, Instabore or Snoopchat. Watch some tutorial videos and build your own website on one of the many free website hosts like Webnode or Contact DoctorLaptop to discuss your options.
– U.S. says Google breakup may be needed to end violations of antitrust law: The U.S. Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit against Alphabet Inc’s Google on Tuesday, accusing the $1 trillion company of illegally using its market power to fend off rivals and said nothing was off the table, including a breakup of the internet search and advertising company. Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tech-antitrust-google/u-s-says-google-breakup-may-be-needed-to-end-violations-of-antitrust-law-idUSKBN2751OC
-Regulatory probes Google is facing in Asia, Europe: See this article for a list of the current investigations and reviews into the alleged anticompetitive practices at Google across Asia and Europe. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tech-antitrust-google-factbox/factbox-regulatory-probes-google-is-facing-in-asia-europe-idUSKBN2751N0

Eddie Van Halen’s last-ever show with Van Halen is now available with soundboard audio: Eddie Van Halen tragically died on October 6 following a long battle with throat cancer. The concert took place on October 4, 2015, and was the second of two shows Van Halen played at the Hollywood Bowl to conclude their summer tour that year. The tour was their third since reuniting with frontman David Lee Roth in 2007.

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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DigameXtra No. 1760 Tuesday, Oct. 20th 2020

On October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 By Naythan

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La Casa Hotel and Restaurant Torrox Pueblo:
Culinary trip around the world!! …next destination Italy!
Date Saturday 7th November 3 course set menu 25 euro per person.
Menu is-
To start Antipasto
Main course will be a choice of either Linquini vongole or Spaghetti Puttanesca
Desert Tiramiasu all home made and freshly prepared
We do have limited spaces and we are half full already, so please book soon!!
662039741/952535471
Our next Destination after Italy in Mid November will be…the Caribbean!!
LA CASA Hotel & Restaurant
Calle Baja, Plazuela De Barajas 3
Torrox, 29770, Malaga, España

La Sala Puerto Banus- Marbella: Saturday Soul Sessions live on the terrace from 3pm. This Saturday with Voice of Holland singing star, Ivanildo Kembel.
Reservations are a must, so visit www.lasalabanus.com or call 952 814 145 PHOTO:LA SALA

Restaurant Kukko: This Wednesday’s music club is dedicated to all kinds of American music. In restaurant Kukko you can enjoy every Wednesday from 7p.m. on a nice dinner while enjoying great songs. Table reservations +34 646 111 203. Welcome! Avda de Los Boliches 4 29640 Fuengirola FB Page

Parrilla San Bartolome- Antequera: Our New Menus for this atypical holiday season are ready. We are adapted to existing safety and hygiene measures. Visit our Facebook page to see menus.
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Services Wanted/Offered

SPW Construction Services: Professional high quality building service, fully qualified tradesmen to all trades.
Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains.
Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces. Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting.
Architect service, building licence applications.
For free consultation and estimate contact us on 622 938 440 Scott/Arenas
or email: scottparkwilson AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk ; Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday. Home Page and FB-Link

Workshops: New to Knitting or Crotchet? Want to Learn New Techniques? Then join our exciting new workshops, learn how to use circular needles or learn continental knitting in our Charity Boutique in Calle El Barrio no 35 y 37 Nerja. Friendly environment, English and Spanish languages.
Tuesdays or Thursdays 4pm -6pm
Contact pippaspawprints@gmail.com

DoctorLaptop’s famous Annual Clean & TuneUp Service €60: For Windows & Mac. New “fileless” malware formats evade standard anti-virus programs, making it difficult for typical users to “dis-infect” computers themselves with free, consumer level tools. If you rely on your computer and want it running at peak performance an annual professional servicing with advanced professional grade tools is necessary. You wouldn’t drive your car till it runs out of oil before servicing it, would you? If you did, the engine replacement will cost far more than if you had properly maintained it with an oil change once or twice a year. It’s the same with computers, you should do a quick cleanup yourself once a month, and get an annual professional service. I do the most comprehensive cleaning and tune-up possible: verify all System files and permissions, replacing any found to be corrupt, test all hardware and do hard disk sector repairs if needed, use a 5 tool malware/adware/spyware removal protocol, clean out junk files/logs/history/etc., update Windows/Mac+all drivers+programs and finally optimize your settings and registry for fastest overall performance. Job usually completed overnight. Heavily infected comps or those showing error messages need a repair, not a maintenance service. Hard disks of 1000Gb or more add €10 and may require 2 days to complete.
ALSO: Free shopping service, send me your requirements, I’ll find you the best deals!
Windows, Apple/Mac, Linux and Android all serviced. I do not service phones.
Contact: doctorlaptop AT protonmail DOT com or call 675 993 069 (no calls answered before 11am, missed calls returned asap). Please do not use the DigameXtra email for DoctorLaptop business. Always include the make, model, and version of Windows/Mac installed when emailing for support.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals Fron The Nerja Household Centre:
-Beige sofa adjustable headrests and extending foot stool with 2 matching chairs 210 x 100 cms, 110 x 100 cms Price 260€
-Solid castilian sideboard. Very heavy solid castilian sideboard Measurements 135 x 37 x 83cms Price 120€
-Beautiful large low coffee table been stripped back and waxed. Measurements Width 148cms Depth 95cms Height 45cms Price 75€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahousehold dot com

For Sale: New HP ink cartridges 950XL x 2. €10 each. Call Chris or Sarah on 684181758 and collect from Viñuela.

For Sale: Ufesa Electric heater. Excellent condition. €25
More pics on request.
sylvia4700 at hotmail.co.uk ; Sylvia, Velez Malaga

For Sale, 3 items:
-Ceiling light, 2 x black €10 each
-Ceiling light 1 x pine/black €10
–Markesit oil filled electric radiator €10
WhatsApp Mike 653475891 Competa / Torrox road

Wanted: Garage to rent. I am looking for a garage on street level must be secure and damp free in Nerja/ torrox or surrounding area please contact Jackie/ Nerja 672170429

Recommendations & Requests

Christian Men’s meeting: Hello, I am in Torrox for 6 months and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, the residents and expats. What I miss is meeting other Christian men in the Torrox, Competa, Frigiliana area for some Christian fellowship. I’d like to see if there are other guys who would like to meet over lunch. I’m all for anyone interested to WhatsApp me, call or drop me an email to discuss. My name is Roland Wroten, email: rolandwroten@yahoo.com,
Phone: +31-650-730-668.

Friendship: I am a widower of mature years, and would like to meet a lady of a similar position for socializing, drink’s and meals out and hopefully to enjoy Christmas together. Mike.
I live in Frigiliana and can be contacted on mikestevenitt@gmail.com

Self-levelling concrete: If there is anyone out there with experience using self-levelling concrete (or equivalent) I would like a quote for an area of approx 36 sq. m.
The current floor is stone crazy paving but is pretty level anyway, but I am looking for a more smooth surface.
Thanks to anyone who can help, but MUST have (demonstrable) experience with such products.
Nick, La Herradura, 609 706 210
keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk

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Ireland orders full national lockdown- Country faces SIX WEEKS of maximum ‘Level 5’ restrictions with pubs and non-essential shops closed until December 1: Cabinet ministers made the decision at a meeting at Government Buildings in Dublin this evening (Monday). A formal announcement is expected later.
Level 5 is the most stringent under the Irish system and asks citizens to ‘stay at home, except to exercise within 5 kilometres of your home.’ Public gatherings, except for small numbers at funerals and weddings, are banned and only essential shops are allowed to stay open. Construction will also be allowed, but most non-essential retail, hairdressers, barbers and salons will have to close. The public will be asked to work from home except for essential workers, and pubs, restaurants and cafes will only be able to provide takeaways and deliveries. Full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8856059/Ireland-considering-six-week-lockdown-stopping-travelling-3-miles-home.html

Tourism falls into a coma on the Costa del Sol: Malaga Airport passenger numbers were down by 9.5 million in the first eight months of this year and tourist accommodation lost 3.4 million guests.
Between January and August no more than 1.8 million visitors stayed in tourist accommodation, compared with the 5.2 million in 2019. Those 1.8 million visitors checked in for 6.5 million nights, far from the 20.5 million registered in the same period of 2019, according to figures from Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) quoted by the Costa del Sol tourism authority.
And to get a better idea of the size of the disaster, for hotel accommodation, the 1.4 million visitors arriving in the first eight months of 2020 is the equivalent of the total for the month of March alone last year. Full story: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202010/16/tourism-falls-into-coma-20201016101348-v.html

BREXIT: From the UK Home Office via Twitter
European nationals have been warned that the rules to enter the UK will change in autumn next year, meaning ID cards will no longer be accepted at the border.
Britain’s Home Office has sent out a reminder to nationals of EU countries as well as Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway that from October 1st 2021 national identity cards will no longer be valid to enter the UK, and will only be able to enter the UK using their passport.

We are phasing out the use of national identity cards as a valid travel document. From 1 October 2021, most EU, EEA and Swiss nationals will require a passport to travel to the UK.

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— Home Office (@ukhomeoffice) October 8, 2020

Users of pirate IPTV services in the UK and Ireland are most likely being monitored by one or more major ISPs: Secret traffic analysis, provided to the High Court in a recent blocking case involving UEFA, reveals that studies were carried out in connection with Sky which determined many subscribers were accessing pirate IPTV platforms via the ISP. It appears that in this matter, Sky or others acting on its behalf, have been monitoring the traffic of Sky subscribers who accessed the servers of pirate IPTV providers.
The onus is still on consumers to take action and protect themselves by, for instance, using a VPN or other such masking method.
Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/isps-are-monitoring-iptv-pirates-activities-court-documents-reveal-201018/

DoctorLaptop’s Tips #82
-Android Mobile Device User Alert- If you have one of these devices be sure to keep Bluetooth turned off in Settings when you are not using Bluetooth functions. There are 3 significant Bluetooth vulnerabilities, known since 2018, that allow a nearby hacker to gain access to, and even take control of, your device. These have only been recently patched in the newest versions of Android that use Linux kernel versions 4.19.137 and 5.7.13. You can do a websearch for your Android version and check whick Linuz Kernel your version of Android uses. As always, the best advice for all Android (and Apple) users is to keep your devices fully updated; there are new updates every week. Windows users should lag 2 to 4 weeks behind new update releases before installing them due to their long history of releasing buggy updates.
-Websites preventing you from using “Back Arrow”, to go back to the previous screen? If you do a websearch and then click to open a link, on some websites like FakeBook and YouTube, you cannot then click the Back Arrow to return to the list of search results. They lock you onto their site! This is tantamount to digital kidnapping, telling MY browser to ignore a built in, primary function! The work-around is to know where your browser’s “History” button is located, they all have one. Then next time you find yourself in this situation, prevented from backing out of a website, click the History button, then double-click the top item on the list. You will go back to the previous screen
Reference: https://thehackernews.com/2020/10/linux-Bluetooth-hacking.html

Orionid Meteor Shower is visible until November 7, peaking 22-24 Oct: As well as the stunning meteor shower, this month also brings us an extremely rare ‘Blue Moon’. This will be the first time a Blue Moon has been seen across the globe since World War II. Full story: https://www.space.com/orionid-meteor-shower-2020-peaks-soon

Spain will not ask for €70 billion of its share of EU recovery fund:
“This is a great agreement: we have secured €140 billion for Spain, of which €72.7 billion are in grants,” said Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, of the Socialist Party (PSOE), after leaders clinched a landmark deal aimed at pulling the European economy out of its Covid-induced coma.
Spain and other countries would rather focus on the grant aid that does not have to be returned, and ignore the rest of the available funds. This in turn poses the risk that the European stimulus package will end up far smaller in scope than expected, leading to a less vigorous recovery than desired. Full story: https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-10-19/why-spain-will-not-ask-for-70-billion-of-its-share-of-eu-recovery-fund.html

Inside Madrid’s “superspreader” underground parties: When you enter these parties you are told by the doorman, ‘If the police arrive, you say you didn’t pay to come and that you brought your own drink’. Like underground raves of old, invites are distributed with phone numbers only, you call to get the location just hours before the party starts.
Club owners are flouting coronavirus restrictions by setting up nighttime bars in tourist apartments where up to 100 youngsters gather without face masks. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-19/inside-madrids-underground-parties-if-the-police-arrive-you-say-you-didnt-pay-to-come-and-that-you-brought-your-own-drink.html

Flippy, the $30,000 automated robot fast-food cook, is now for sale with ‘ demand through the roof ‘: Flippy can cook 19 items, see how it grills burgers and fries onion rings: https://www.businessinsider.com/miso-robotics-flippy-robot-on-sale-for-300000-2020-10?r=DE&IR=T

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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On October 19, 2020October 18, 2020 By Naythan

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